The Mountain Hardwear Hueco 20 Pack is a rock climbing backpack for getting your gear out for a day trip. The top-loading pack is made with a durable 400D HD nylon with HardWear Tarp 18 on the front panel so it can handle heavyweight gear and dirt and rocks you'll set it on. The padded shoulder straps and back panel are wrapped in mesh with a center channel at the spine for ventilation. Strap a rope to the top with the adjustable webbing, or stow it when you're just bouldering. The interior sleeve can hang onto a hydration pack and two zippered side pockets house water bottles to whet your whistle.

FEATURES of the Mountain Hardwear Hueco 20 Pack

Stowable rope strap deploys when needed, hides away when not

Interior sleeve fits hydration, guide book or iPad/Tablet

Zippered security pocket and key clip inside main compartment

Two deep and secure zippered side pockets for water bottles or other gear

• Determine the correct pack size by measuring from the top of your hip shelf to the C7 vertebrae, which is the protruding bump at the base of the neck.

• If you think you are between pack sizes, consider how and when you will be using the pack. For example, if you will be using the pack primarily in the winter, when more and bulkier clothing is required, you may opt to size up.

• You can find Torso Range and other size information in the description FEATURES or SPECIFICATIONS for each Mountain Hardwear pack. You can also refer to the size guide below to compare the current season packs by category.

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Michael from
A simple bag that does things simply wonderful.It's nothing crazy. I would have never bought it if it didn't come for free with a Mountain Hardwear promo. But I'll be darned if I don't use this bag more often. It does what you need it to do without being overly fancy. The side pockets can swallow a 1L water bottle or you can stuff a water bladder inside easily. The straps are basic but don't dig into my chest or shoulders. There isn't a whole lot of padding but I don't suspect you'd be weighing this down heavily with crap. I'll definitely bring it along for more shorter excursions and quickies.

Date published: 2014-07-25

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Callie from
Stylish, roomy, comfortableThe bottom line is I got this bag for free with another purchase so I don't use it for its intended purpose which I think is rock climbing (there's a loop on the top that I'm pretty sure is for securing a helmet?). But I do use it pretty much every day for work to carry around my laptop (13"), files, my lunch, and a water bottle. It's a great little work horse and the side pockets are very roomy and secure. The straps and back are more than I could have asked from a free bag and the bag itself has a lot of capacity. I use this bag on the weekends to carry a couple of blankets, bottle of wine, and food to the park. The only problem I've had is the zippers have a tendency to get stuck due to the unique round design of the opening. It's annoying but easily overlooked on my part.

Date published: 2014-08-14

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Marco from
Great climbing bag!I got this bag in hopes of replacing a worn out Jansport I had been using to hold all my climbing gear. It can hold 2 pair of shoes, harness, 12 quickdraws, 2 belay devices, chalk bag and some snacks with ease. I don't use the rope holder feature at all because I have a rope bag but I think it would be fine. The only thing I don't like about it is that the side pockets suck ass for water bottles. On multi pitch climbs i just use a bladder instead of a bottle.

Date published: 2014-12-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Turner from
Buy itFor use as a school bag it's perfectly suited, even to carry two textbooks and a 13" laptop. For use as an adventure it's durable enough to take a beating, stylish enough to want to use it, and has perfectly placed pockets and features. The back mesh is airy and comfy, but not crazy supportive, which is a bad thing for the loads you'll be carrying. Overall it's a backpack that's hard to beat for the size and pure functionality and flexibility.

Date published: 2015-06-05

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Eugene from
Simple, solidly constructed backpackI got this bag as part of a Mtn Hardwear promo on this site, so I wasn't expecting much but now I'm pleasantly surprised by the quality of this bag. It has a large main pocket, and some dividers inside for keeping things organized. It'd be useful as a climbing or gym backpack. Probably wouldn't work as well for carrying books or a laptop because it narrows at the bottom.

Date published: 2014-08-08

Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tun from
This is a great all around bag! Hurry up and get it!This bag easily fits your rack, water, helmet, food, and has space for more. I threw my 70m rope over the top and it still very comfortable. I also use this as my every day urban and gym bag. The inner sleeve that is meant for a water bladder fits my book or laptop (13in macbook air) easily. Easily my best purchase!

Date published: 2014-06-23

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Isa from
This seems like a good rock climbing pack.I don't climb but I got this backpack for free as part of a Mountain Hardwear promotion. It is very light and it opens wide. It has some nice features, like a key clip, a small zippered pocket on the inside, and two outer pockets. I use it as a shopping bag when I'm running errands on my bike.

Date published: 2014-07-22

Rated 4 out of
5 by
Anonymous from
It's a well made pack. The material is real toughGreat lil pack to take on adventures and not be afraid to throw it on the ground time after time. You can fit a few ropes in there if you had too, there's plenty of room for all your climbing gear. Stylish too.